The Ballad of Narayama
The Ballad of Narayama (1958) is a drama film, directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. It stars Kinuyo Tanaka and Teiji Takahashi. The 98-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.
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What The Ballad of Narayama Is About
In a remote village where food is scarce, elders who reach the age of 70 are carried by their children to the top of a nearby mountain to die in solitude. Orin, a vibrant 69-year-old grandmother, has accepted her fate — but struggles to prepare the rest of her family for the ritual.
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What is The Ballad of Narayama about?
In a remote village where food is scarce, elders who reach the age of 70 are carried by their children to the top of a nearby mountain to die in solitude. Orin, a vibrant 69-year-old grandmother, has accepted her fate — but struggles to prepare the rest of her family for the ritual.
Where can I watch The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama runs for 98 minutes (1h 38m).
When did The Ballad of Narayama come out?
The Ballad of Narayama was released in 1958.
Who directed The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.
Who stars in The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Teiji Takahashi, Yūko Mochizuki, Seiji Miyaguchi.
What is The Ballad of Narayama's rating?
The Ballad of Narayama holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 76 out of 100.
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